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Crown

A crown is a dental appliance that replaces and covers the entire part of a tooth above the gum line. A crown may be made of gold, porcelain, or a combination of other man-made materials.

Crowns are used to:

Repair teeth that have broken or decayed so much that they can no longer be treated with a filling.
Improve the appearance of front permanent teeth (incisors) that are properly spaced but are rotated and look crooked.

Crowns may be applied after a root canal treatment to seal the tooth and prevent it from breaking.

Current as of: July 31, 2024

Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff

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